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Detailed Description A parallel-growth group of xenotime-(Y) crystals, deep brown with a different, slightly reddish, hue. In excellent condition, minor edge wear and a contact on the lower back side. Sharp terminations. Very distinctive, as the xenotime-(Y) from Novo Horizonte usually occurs as single crystals or very tight parallel growth – this group has a […]

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Detailed Description This is a particularly straight-edged, textbook, tetragonal crystal of xenotime-(Y). The crystal faces have a bright glassy lustre and the termination is quite steep. In excellent condition, minor edge wear and a contact on the back, bottom. A very fine xenotime-(Y) crystal. Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These Xenotime-(Y) Crystals These crystals are […]

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Detailed Description A sharp, lustrous xenotime-(Y) crystal with textbook tetragonal crystal form. In excellent condition, minor edge wear and chips. Great, bright pyramidal termination on this one. Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These Xenotime-(Y) Crystals These crystals are superb for this species. They are a good size and, for xenotime-(Y) crystals of this size, they […]

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Detailed Description This sharp, lustrous xenotime-(Y) is such a classic tetragonal crystal you could easily mistake it for a sharp zircon. in excellent condition, minor edge wear. Super form and glassy surfaces. Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These Xenotime-(Y) Crystals These crystals are superb for this species. They are a good size and, for xenotime-(Y) […]

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Detailed Description This is a sharp, highly lustrous crystal of xenotime-(Y). Some termination faces show slight curvature. in excellent condition, minor edge wear. A very fine crystal, this one is highly distinctive for its unusual steep termination. Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These Xenotime-(Y) Crystals These crystals are superb for this species. They are a […]

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Detailed Description A sharply-terminated xenotime-(Y) crystal, with lustrous faces and fine form. In excellent condition, minor edge wear, and a crystal growth contact on the back, low down on the piece. Great crystal of xenotime-(Y). Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These Xenotime-(Y) Crystals These crystals are superb for this species. They are a good size […]

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Detailed Description This is a comparatively slender and less complex crystal, with lustrous faces and a distinctive, sharp termination. With close examination under the lights, the crystal has nice internal brown reflections and a little translucence in places. In excellent condition, minor edge wear and chipping. This crystal has very clean lines – it’s elegant […]

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Detailed Description For its size, this xenotime-(Y) crystal is a broad one and a very good overall size. Good glassy lustre, and the colour is a bit more reddish than most of these. In excellent condition, minor edge wear. A great crystal for this species. Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These Xenotime-(Y) Crystals These crystals […]

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Detailed Description A sharp crystal of xenotime-(Y), this specimen shows minor parallel-growth tendencies. Upon close inspection under the lights, magnification shows nice internal reflections, and one can find inclusions of small golden rutile needles. In excellent condition, minor edge wear and chipping. Great lustre on this one – super. Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These […]

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Detailed Description This is a sharp crystal of xenotime-(Y) with parallel-growth habit. The crystal faces are lustrous and upon close examination under the lights there are nice internal brown reflections under the surfaces. In excellent condition with minor edge wear. The sharp, lustrous pyramidal termination is particularly good. Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These Xenotime-(Y) […]

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Detailed Description This xeontime-(Y) is comprised of four parallel-growth crystals. The crystal faces are sharp, with good glassy lustre, and the crystal has nice internal brown reflections when examined closely under the lights. The terminations are great. In excellent condition, minor edge wear and chips. A very good, aesthetic specimen of this species. Browse More […]

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Detailed Description This deep brown xenotime-(Y) crystal has parallel-growth crystals along one side. It is glassy and lustrous and stands out for its sharp termination. In excellent condition, a couple of small rubs and chips. A great xenotime speciman. Browse More Xenotime-(Y) Specimens About These Xenotime-(Y) Crystals These crystals are superb for this species. They […]